Protect yourself from nail fungus with these common day-to-day tips. Toenail fungus is a disease that is easy to get and is difficult to cure once it infects the nail. For that reason, many manage the symptoms or hide their nails once they are infected.

 Symptoms of Nail Fungus

The infection process:

  • Fungus is a microscopic organism that grows in a wet, closed environment.
  • The spores are everywhere, but they will stick to the nail when they become in contact with it.
  • The perfect environment for the fungal colony to grow is wet feet or hands.
  • The fungus would eat the nail tissue and hide under the skin under the nail.
  • Over the infection process, and if not cured, the nail will be slowly lifted up and the debris will be created under the nail.
  • As the nail grows, this process will continue to repeat until the nail becomes very thick.

Protect your nails from fungus

  • Don’t wear the same socks and shoes every day.
  • Try to keep your feet dry most of the time.
  • Avoid wearing tight shoes.
  • Wear open shoes that would allow the feet to breathe.

Also, if you suspect that you have nail fungus, allow your doctor to take a culture and diagnose the disease. It is better to consult with a doctor as soon as possible.

Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus

As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. Furthermore, if you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser. It typically only takes on treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed.  This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication. 

Our nail doctor in Leesburg, VA recommends this treatment for toenail fungus. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, there’s no pain. If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 at our Leesburg, VA location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.